Fight ableism. Include & empower all.
PYD's goal is to create a world where young people with disabilities will be able to live with dignity and pride in who they are, and to lead self-determined lives filled with purpose. To make this happen, we build the skills and abilities of young people with disabilities, and increase the inclusivity of workplaces, organizations, and communities.
Recent Stories

Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) partnered with Denny’s Hungry for Education program to grant six scholarships totaling $9,000 to young people with disabilities. Scholarship winners included members of the […]

The hero among us
PYD’s 2020 Mentor of the Year, Lisa Matrundola was named by the Boston Celtics ...

Access to Theater meets Zoom
PYD’s Access to Theater (ATT) program has met for over 25 years of fun, ...

Meet our Career Readiness team
Career Readiness is an inclusive job-readiness program that addresses barriers ...